If you crave the meltingly-tender meat with crispy edges that you get with classic pork carnitas, you are going to love this easy recipe for duck carnitas. This is my one-pot method that braises the meat until it is falling apart and then crisps up the skin and edges to give you some crunchy texture. […]

You may have noticed that I love to stuff things into mushrooms, and my rationale for this is simple. One, I love mushrooms. Two, mushrooms provide an easy base for grain-free, gluten-free, and lower-carb ways to have a handy little appetizer. Finally, appetizers are the new main dish, at least in my world. For this […]

The garden in shutting down quickly and the nights are getting cold, so I am on project “use everything up” before the first frost hits. I have vast quantities of fresh herbs in the garden, including four types of mint, and fresh mint chutney is a great alternative to tea if you have an excess […]

The C.S.A. share has been delivering a lovely array of sweet peppers the last couple of weeks, and this dip–my take on Middle Eastern Muhammara–is a versatile way to use them up. This dip is typically thickened with some sort of bread, but the walnuts really make that addition unnecessary. Toasting the walnuts add another […]

If you are sardine-averse, I am here to convert you with this citrusy salad. Wild sardines are one of the healthiest foods around, and having canned sardines in your pantry opens up lots of sophisticated, no-cook meal options that are perfect for summer. Wild Planet sardines have long been my preferred brand for both sardines […]

Watermelon and feta salads are a personal favorite, and I enjoy making a less-formal version of this and including some additional savory elements. The sweet/salty combo is outstanding. This is a “composed” version that just requires a round biscuit or cookie cutter to make the stacks. I added a little heat with one of my […]